Removing The Processor; Installing The Processor - Dell XPS M2010 Service Manual

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
NOTICE: Do not perform the following steps unless you are familiar with hardware removal and replacement. Performing these steps incorrectly could
damage your system board. For technical service, see "Dell Technical Support Policy (U.S. Only)" in your Owner's Manual.

Removing the Processor

1. Follow the procedures in Before You
2. Remove the computer cover (see
3. Disconnect the power cables from the POWER1 and POWER2 connectors (see
4. Remove the airflow shroud (see
5. Push down and out on the socket release lever.
6. Lift the socket release lever and open the processor cover.
1 processor cover
4 socket release lever
7. Remove the processor from the socket.
Leave the release lever extended in the release position so that the socket is ready for the processor to be replaced.

Installing the Processor

NOTICE: Ground yourself by touching an unpainted metal surface on the back of the computer.
NOTICE: You must position the processor correctly in the socket to avoid permanent damage to the processor and the computer when you turn on the
computer.
1. If the release lever on the socket is not fully extended, move it to that position.
2. Align the pin-1 corner of the processor and socket.
Begin.
Removing the Computer Cover).
Removing the Processor Airflow Shroud).
2 processor
System Board Components) on the system board.
3 socket